Activation of students' activity in training sessions in the system of additional professional education using the case-method

The article substantiates the possibilities of the case-method in activation of cognitive activity of students within the framework of advanced training courses. A substantial, structural and functional characteristics of the training cases are presented, recommended for use by teachers in the system of additional professional education. The influence of using the case-method on the development of analytical, practical, creative and social competencies is argued. The article shows the advantages of the case method in developing the abilities of students to conduct self-analysis of their activities: to formulate evaluation criteria, to understand problematic issues, to show originality and creativity in solving problems, to apply knowledge for solve problems in newly emerged situations. The work system of use of the case-method is exemplified by the example of the training session "Values" of the Spiritual and Moral Development of the Learner". In this training session activity the functions of the teacher and students in the framework of professional additional education were singled out and characterized.